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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.65, 420.35 and 186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.65, 420.35 and 186.62 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.65 : 420.35 = 186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.65/420.35 = 186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.65x = 420.35 × 186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.65x = 78,442.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,442.68/304.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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